Dr. John R. Jacobsen, M.D. an American Academy of Family Practice Board Certified physician has been with Fillmore County Medical Center, P.C. since its inception November 1, 2004. He started in private practice in Geneva in July 2003 with Dr. Charles Ashby. Dr. Jacobsen provides complete family care including pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric medicine. Dr. Jacobsen also performs ceserean sections, minor surgeries and endoscopy.

Education:
Medical Education:
University of NE Medical College: 2000
Undergraduate:
BS in Agriculture, University of Nebraska @ Lincoln

Residency:
University of NE Medical Center Accelerated Family Practice: 2002 The goal of the Accelerated Family Practice Residency program is to prepare family practice residents to live and practice medicine in rural community.

University of NE Medical Center Fellowship in Rural Family Practice: 2003
The Rural Family Practice Fellowship provides residents with additional surgical, obstetric/gynelogical (including ceasearn section) and endoscopy training with the goal of getting residents into a rural practice and keeping them there.

Honors and Awards:
Awards:
Resident Teacher of the Year 2002

Affiliations:
American Academy of Family Practice
Fillmore County Hospital Medical Staff
Nebraska Academy of Family Practice
Nebraska Medical Association
Southeast Rural Physician Alliance Member

Credentials:
Board Qualified:
Board Certified in Family Practice
Other Certifications:
ACLS
Other Certifications:
ALSO
Other Certifications:
ATLS
Other Certifications:
BLS